Business Scene for the week of 3/6/2015

PLUMAS BANk BRANCH IN RENOPlumas Bank has filed an application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to establish a full-service branch in Reno, where the bank currently operates a commercial loan production office.

Andrew Ryback, president and chief executive officer of the bank, said, “For the past several years we have been looking for an opportunity to expand our banking services into Northern Nevada. We’ve built a brand that centers on customer service and providing financial solutions to our clients and we believe that this customer-focused approach will make us a competitive force in the region. Bringing our philosophy and practices to Northern Nevada is the next step in continuing the proud tradition of Plumas Bank and we believe expansion into this growing market will provide a host of benefits to our shareholders, clients and employees.”

B.J. North, a longtime Reno local who is executive vice president, retail banking manager for Plumas Bank, said, “The bank’s philosophy is to deliver a high level of customer care along with a full complement of business and personal banking services. We are poised and prepared to serve the Northern Nevada community with enthusiasm. We are confident that Plumas Bank will be a perfect fit for the Reno business community.”

Business Scene for the week of 2/27/2015

NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF AT NAKOMAAs management continues its successful resurgence of the resort property, http://nakomagolfresort.com/Home/tabid/2376/Default.aspx">Nakoma Golf Resort and Spa has added Scott Burns as their new executive chef. Scott will oversee the menu offerings for the Wigwam Room restaurant and FLoW Bar & Lounge inside the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed clubhouse and direct preparation of the resort’s banquet items for special events.

Business Scene for the week of 2/13/2015

VALENTINE’S SHOPPING MADE EASY

Valentine’s Day shopping for that special person has just been made a little easier at Carey Candy Co. in Quincy — as if shopping there isn’t already fun and easy! On Feb. 13 – 14 Judy Dailey, owner of J Dailey Design, will be showcasing her line of quality in-home handmade jewelry including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, toe rings, anklets, hair jewels and more at Frank and Amy Carey’s store.So you have to ask yourself, will she want chocolates, assorted candy, maybe one of Carey’s unique gifts or some homemade Dailey jewelry? I suspect she might like a little of everything!

Business Scene for the week of 2/20/2015

TEST YOUR LOCAL KNOWLEDGEWhat business was at our location prior to us moving in? What was our name before we became Quincy Hot Spot? What brand of jar candles do we carry? Those are the first three trivia questions asked in Quincy Hot Spot’s new easy-to-enter-and-win trivia contest. Don and Dee Dee Driscoll now include a trivia question in their store’s biweekly ads found inside this newspaper. If you know the answer and bring it by the store you stand a chance to win a $10 gift certificate. Contest or not, you should make a point of stopping by to check it out because there are lots of reasons why it is called Quincy’s Hot Spot! If you are looking for furniture, wood stoves, barbecues, barbecue sauces and rubs, housewares, gift items and the like we doubt that you will find a better selection, better quality or better price anywhere else. The store is on Highway 70 in East Quincy between the One Stop and Polka Dot.